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Banks approve NT2 despite significant environmental and social costs, lack of revenue management oversight, and presence of other least-cost options. Read more
NGOs cite flaws in project's environmental impact assessment and social development plan. Read more
IRN cites information from World Bank Aide Memoire acknowledging the lack of competitive bidding. Read more
Critics point out dam proposal violates six of seven recommendations made by the IUCN-commissioned World Commission on Dams report. Read more
Board to discuss NT2 proposal in a few months. Read more
Lao government stresses revenue gain from the dam, while civil society representatives raised doubts about benefits to ordinary Laotians. Read more
NGOs call for release of additional documentation and a 60 day delay to ensure a fair and informed process Read more
Prior to its departure, DC-based NGOs met the delegation to stress the need for affected communities have an opportunity to influence the project's outcome and use of revenue. Read more
NTPC has released the first two chapters of the project's Environmental Assessment and Management Plan. Read more
This is the second TA grant that the ADB has provided the Government of Laos for preparatory work on the Nam Theun 2 project Read more
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The letter includes the findings of an NGO fact-finding mission to the project site conducted in November 2003 Read more
In November 2003, representatives from BIC, Environmental Defense, and two European NGOs visited the Nam Theun 2 (NT2) project area. Read more
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